Archive for May 2021
Guidelines for A Legally Acceptable CAOHC Industrial Hearing Conservation Program
By Robert M. Traynor, Ed.D., MBA, FNAP and Garry G. Gordon, MS The Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing conservation (CAOHC) is a non-membership organization created in 1973 to collaborate with nine professional organizations that have a common interest in all aspects of occupationally related noise-induced hearing loss. This is a collaboration of the organizations…
Read MorePowerMate® Motorized Stair Climbing & LiftGates
This video provides an overview of PowerMate stair climbing hand trucks and their uses specific to the hydronics industry. Additional Information can be found at https://hubs.ly/H0lFlRc0 HVAC&R contractors can see PowerMate hand trucks in action moving boilers and hot water heaters up stairs and loading trucks.
Read MoreFANUC’s Popular LR Mate Robot Series Now Features 10 Model Variations
FANUC America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs has introduced the LR Mate 200iD/14L, the tenth model variation of the popular LR Mate series of tabletop industrial robots. Since the LR Mate series was launched nearly 30 years ago, it has become one of FANUC’s biggest sellers, with over 70,000 units installed across…
Read More4 ways to improve your facility’s bottom line
Industrial ceiling fans offer a lot more than just a comfortable environment. Research ranging from NASA studies to employee injury claim records all support the potential costs that the benefits of an HVLS (high-volume, low-speed) fan can mitigate. Here are four ways that HVLS fans can improve your bottom line: Workplace Safety From food and…
Read MoreFlexbar Machine Corporation Announces New Machine Safety Guards
Flexbar Machine Corporation introduces its new line of state-of-the-art Machine Safety Guards featuring Built-in LED Lighting providing machine operators with super bright illumination of the working field. The Visorguard-LED’s unique Continuous LED strip lighting is integrated as part of the safety shield providing 6000K natural white light with a 170-degree beam angle. Auto-Diffuse lighting produces no LED…
Read MoreMilwaukee Tool to Expand Corporate Operations into Downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee Tool announced the expansion of its corporate operations into downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company’s current global headquarters in Brookfield, WI, will remain the central location for the company’s corporate operations. This new expansion will provide increased space to accommodate the company’s rapid growth. Anticipated to open in October, this building will house 1,200 employees…
Read MoreHow Does an AGV Navigate Safely?
Contributed by RedViking Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) represent the next step in the evolution of the assembly line. AGVs are set to transform manufacturing in the near future. As the name suggests, the operations of AGVs are completely automated― no human guides the vehicle. It is natural to doubt whether AGVs can cause accidents like…
Read MoreSafety Netting Protects People and Assets
Contributed by Rack Safety Products New warehouse usage equipment is popping up across the United States due to the changes in volume distribution from traditional brick and mortar to e-fulfillment. This additional small order volume that is impacting the B2C market is exposing the changes needed in a warehouse to address safety needs. New evaluations…
Read MoreIndustrial Mezzanines: Supporting Fulfillment in 2021
Ecommerce giants are seeking out mezzanines to accommodate demand in the COVID-19 economy. By Dave Milner, Contributor In the wake up the global pandemic, the shift of consumer purchasing to online retail has accelerated. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, fourth quarter 2020 ecommerce sales are estimated to have increased 32.1% (±2.1%) over the…
Read MorePropane Council Shares CO Safety, Indoor Air Quality Resources for Clean Air Month
In celebration of Clean Air Month, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging construction professionals to visit its webpage dedicated to carbon monoxide (CO) safety and indoor air quality this month. Celebrated in May, the American Lung Association (ALA) sponsors Clean Air Month to bring heightened awareness to the correlation between clean air…
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